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To: JohnPDuncan

Actually, J.Q. Adams was elected by the House of Representatives according to the provisions of the 12th Amendment. Andrew Jackson beat Adams in both the popular and electoral votes, but a deal with Henry Clay put Adams over the top in the House.


323 posted on 04/20/2013 7:21:34 PM PDT by Publius
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To: Publius

Interesting thanks for that!

The point I was making was... well I think you get it.


326 posted on 04/20/2013 7:30:53 PM PDT by JohnPDuncan
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